Jewett Norris Library

Grundy County Jewett Norris Library to remain closed

The Grundy County Jewett Norris Library Board has decided the library in Trenton will remain closed until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. The library will also no longer offer curbside service. Library staff asks patrons to keep checked out materials until the library reopens. Online digital platforms can be accessed, and patrons can follow […]

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Governor Parson requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Missouri in response to COVID-19

Governor Mike Parson has requested that President Donald J. Trump approved a major disaster declaration for the entire state of Missouri to provide federal assistance for state and local COVID-19 pandemic preparedness and emergency response efforts. In the request filed Tuesday, Governor Parson said the pandemic is of such severity and magnitude that an effective […]

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Trenton City Council meets via video conference; declares “State of Emergency” in Trenton

Meeting for the first time using internet technology, the Trenton City Council Monday night declared a “State of Emergency” within the city of Trenton and ordered certain measures to protect public life, health, safety, and property to limit the spread of the coronavirus or Covid-19 – the disease creating the emergency. Essentially, five members of […]

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Missouri Attorney General files civil suits, criminal charges against four fraudulent contractors

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has announced that his office has filed civil lawsuits against two contractors and criminal charges against another two contractors for allegedly defrauding multiple consumers. The four actions were filed Monday across the state.  “Making repairs and renovations on your home can be a stressful, busy time, and selecting a reputable […]

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Using your website to generate repeat traffic

Many small businesses have their own website now. In fact, it is often the first marketing tool used by owners to help increase sales over traditional marketing efforts. Unfortunately, many websites, once hosted, are never changed or updated to keep attracting repeat traffic to the site. This lack of updating causes people to find the […]

Fence on Farm

Program on Missouri fence laws set at locations throughout the state

University of Missouri Extension specialists will explain Missouri’s complicated fence laws 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, at locations throughout the state. “Missouri continues to have a complicated fence law,” says Joe Koenen, MU Extension agricultural business specialist. “Two separate laws cover the state, and they vary county to county. Both laws are subject to interpretation.” […]

Missouri Sunshine Law

Missouri State Auditor announces transparency initiative to make Sunshine requests/responses accessible to the public

State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced that Sunshine Law requests submitted to her office, and responses to those requests, are publicly available online and free of charge. More than 200,000 pages of responsive documents and materials can be viewed here. “As Missouri’s independent watchdog, I consistently encourage governments at all levels to adopt policies that strengthen the […]

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North Central Missouri College Nursing & Health Sciences Department now offers Fire Science degree

North Central Missouri College Nursing & Health Sciences Department now offers a two-year Fire Science degree.  My name is Kristi Cutsinger, Program Coordinator of Health Sciences at NCMC.  This program prepares students for employment in the field of fire protection and provides credentials to support advancement for those already employed in that area. According to […]

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NCMC to offer new course: Introduction to Acrylic Painting

North Central Missouri College will soon be offering a continuing education course Introduction to Acrylic Painting instructed by artist Ally Ockenfels.  The instructor, Ally Ockenfels, will introduce participants to various techniques such as gridding, batiking, painting in perspective, and more. Each week participants will create one work that incorporates these techniques, totaling four paintings made […]

Livingston County Library

Livingston County Library among nine that receive grants

Nine libraries have received Workforce Development Collection Improvement Grants totaling $15,900.  “Missouri’s libraries serve as resource hubs for their communities, with many acting as the de facto business center in their area,” Ashcroft said. “These grants ensure they can continue to offer their patrons materials which are vital to the development of business and workforce […]